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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Miranda calls Annemarie from _________________.

2. Who would Miranda like to befriend?

3. Who does the sandwich shop owner ban from the shop?

4. What does Miranda's mother tell Miranda about Richard in Chapter 34?

5. Who nearly runs over Miranda and Marcus as they talk one day?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Miranda change the way she views people after the way the sandwich shop owner treated Julia?

2. What do Marcus and Julia attempt to explain to Miranda one day?

3. How does the author use foreshadowing in the scene where Marcus and Julia try to explain time travel to Miranda?

4. Why does Miranda start calling Julia "Swiss Miss"?

5. Why is Miranda happy when Julia is thrown out of the sandwich shop again?

6. What happens after Miranda phones Annemarie on New Year's Day?

7. How does Miranda react to Julia's assertiveness in this section?

8. Why do Annemarie, Colin and Miranda all quit their jobs after they get them back?

9. What is the significance of the third note which Miranda finds in her coat pocket?

10. What does Miranda receive from Richard for Christmas and why does it frighten Miranda?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast Miranda and Julia. Both girls had and have influence over Annemarie but have their hold on her in very different ways. Why are their differences classic examples of conflict in drama? What other similarities and dissimilarities are there between the two characters?

Essay Topic 2

Create a character study of Miranda's mother. What are her physical characteristics? What are her motivations? What are her fears? What are her dreams? What else can you say about Miranda's mother?

Essay Topic 3

Create a character study of Miranda. What are her physical characteristics? What are her motivations? What are her fears? What are her dreams? What else can you say about Miranda?

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